{"id":19994,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/grandma-russell-s-bread\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T09:35:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:35:04","slug":"grandma-russell-s-bread","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/grandma-russell-s-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandma Russell’s Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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If I made this again, I'd cut the salt down maybe to half.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRing"},"reviewBody":"When you made this did you use mashed potato flakes dry or did you use leftover mashed potatoes?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCarrot"},"reviewBody":"For this recipe, you use actual mashed potatoes...not dried flakes. This is very good, but I agree with edl274, I cut the salt in half.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCherries"},"reviewBody":"It is so hood that I could eat the whole loave","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCocktail"},"reviewBody":"could use this recipe for rolls also. Very good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! The bread is so soft and tender. I used about 2 teaspoons of salt intead of the tablespoon given. Mine was not done after 20 minutes so I will bake it for about 30 minutes and maybe lower the temperature just a bit the next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCandy"},"reviewBody":"One teaspoon salt per loaf is the norm-hence 2 tsps works great in this recipe. Lovely light bread. 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Definitely needs a second rise in the pans before baking. My bread was still doughy in the center. I will have to eat it as toast. Should have read the reviews before I started.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2018 20:44","GUID":"6e2a1388485a46168e987952dca5a210","MemberId":9444683,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Kathleen","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2018 20:44"},{"Comment":"

I agree, the loaf needs a rise before baking, and I did that. The bread is very nice, with a soft texture and good flavor, but leaving out that second rise is a serious mistake. There is not sufficient oven spring to bring that loaf up without it.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/17\/2017 10:40","GUID":"737421511E3F4DDD954096CF88B5A4F2","MemberId":2246916,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"annie1992","SubmittedDate":"08\/17\/2017 10:40"},{"Comment":"

You din't let the loaf have a 2nd rise before baking? My bread was not tall enough, in my opinion and feel a 2nd rise was omitted from this recipe by accident? Yes?<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/17\/2017 08:11","GUID":"B4E3E835FAE94BFDA73FE00EE486D448","MemberId":1405005,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"kanener","SubmittedDate":"08\/17\/2017 08:11"},{"Comment":"

One teaspoon salt per loaf is the norm-hence 2 tsps works great in this recipe. Lovely light bread. Enjoyed by all immensely.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2016 19:03","GUID":"82266725fe0641398ba3847f127bf0df","MemberId":8027573,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peanutsnona76","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2016 19:03"},{"Comment":"

Delicious! The bread is so soft and tender. I used about 2 teaspoons of salt intead of the tablespoon given. Mine was not done after 20 minutes so I will bake it for about 30 minutes and maybe lower the temperature just a bit the next time.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/07\/2015 14:43","GUID":"a85a73feb5ff42c8be88fc4113323f50","MemberId":5947718,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pburgpiano","SubmittedDate":"10\/07\/2015 14:43"},{"Comment":"

could use this recipe for rolls also. Very good<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ec640a0104d9482d9b5b8aaf2e6b2f8d","MemberId":6817712,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rivergulch","SubmittedDate":"09\/11\/2013 20:57"},{"Comment":"

It is so hood that I could eat the whole loave<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"120756787DA14AB389AC67BC9641DB8B","MemberId":1816667,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"minimaus","SubmittedDate":"09\/11\/2013 15:09"},{"Comment":"

For this recipe, you use actual mashed potatoes...not dried flakes. This is very good, but I agree with edl274, I cut the salt in half.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2013 08:32","GUID":"b859eb7b7f6a445abeaf2ee6293cfa39","MemberId":3617870,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"carolanne1210","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2013 08:32"},{"Comment":"

When you made this did you use mashed potato flakes dry or did you use leftover mashed potatoes?<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2013 07:55","GUID":"abb9e66fbbc44275adc3042037c790f1","MemberId":4697577,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"tooter10","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2013 07:55"},{"Comment":"

Way too salty. If I made this again, I'd cut the salt down maybe to half.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"09\/08\/2013 20:00","GUID":"410fbaddb93b4330abb33a9ca2985717","MemberId":2973607,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"edl274","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2013 20:00"},{"Comment":"

This is very much like Aunt Holly's Moravian Sweet Bread.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"09\/08\/2013 19:06","GUID":"0fe21976d6de4639b50cc44f77c4b7ad","MemberId":4050007,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Shirley_Terral","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2013 19:06"},{"Comment":"

Light and not too sweet . . Very tasty<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"09\/08\/2013 14:59","GUID":"20627e6eb5734a74b0c28cc5dde47ea6","MemberId":4462307,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"michaeld7love","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2013 14:59"},{"Comment":"

The magic is in the mash potatoes.. Great Recipe<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"09\/08\/2013 10:01","GUID":"b3cc5a13df704b818ecf080b0d9b4214","MemberId":7072882,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cowgirl0257","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2013 10:01"},{"Comment":"

i made this today and it was so good. Thank you for sharing your recipes.<\/p>

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